Gym Attackers
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When you attack a gym, you need to use Pokémon with high DPS, so that your opponent will die
fast. Here is an example of team:
Machamp Machamp Raikou
Counter (12) Counter (12) Thunder Shock (5)
Dynamic Punch (90) Dynamic Punch (90) Wild Charge (90)
Usefull versus Usefull versus
Blissey, Chansey, Snorlax, Rhyperior, Melmetal Vaporeon, Gyarados
Mamoswine Giratina (O) Metagross
Powder Snow (6) Shadow Claw (9) Bullet Punch (9)
Avalanche (90) Shadow Ball (100) Meteor Mash (90)
Usefull versus Usefull versus Usefull versus
Dragonite, Salamence Gardevoir, Espeon Gardevoir, Togekiss
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Some types are not covered: . Note that Pokémon do not
have high Effective Health.
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Metagross can be replaced by a third Machamp.
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Raikou can be replaced by Electivire or Deoxys (Normal).
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There are other good counters that could have been mentioned:
Rayquaza Mewtwo Roserade Gardevoir
Dragon Tail (15) Psycho Cut (5) Razor Leaf (13) Charm (20)
Outrage (110) Shadow Ball (100) Grass Knot (90) Dazzling Gleam
Aeral Ace (55) Focus Blast (150) Sludge Bomb (80)
Gym Defenders
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Take 4 Bulk Pokémon (and avoid taking Pokémon with the same weakness) and 2 High DPS
Pokémon.
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Bulk Pokémon: it takes time to kill them.
Blissey Chansey Snorlax
Ideal moveset Zen Headbutt (12) Zen Headbutt (12) Zen Headbutt (12)
Dazzling Gleam (100) Dazzling Gleam (100) Heavy Slam (70)
Weakness
Remarks Blissey is the Pokémon
that takes the most time
to kill
Chansey makes few dam-
age.
Snorlax realises more
damage than Chansey,
but it takes less time to
kill it.
Milotic Vaporeon Togekiss
Ideal moveset Waterfall (16) Water Gun (5) Air Slash (14)
Surf (65) Aqua Tail (50) Dazzling Gleam (100)
Weaknesses
Remarks Good water type de-
fender
Similar to Milotic Togekiss is resistant to
moves.
Muk Muk (A) Melmetal
Ideal moveset Infestation (10) Poison Jab (10) Thunder Shock (5)
Thunder Punch (45) Dark Pulse (80) Thunderbolt (80)
Weaknesses
Remarks Few counters against
Muk. Muk is resistant to
moves.
Solide bulk. Similar to Snorlax.
Gym Defenders
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Bulk Pokémon: it takes time to kill them.
Lapras Hipp owdon Clefable
Ideal moveset Ice Shard (10) Fire Fang (11) Charm (20)
Ice Beam Body Slam (50) Dazzling Gleam (100)
Weaknesses
Remarks Similar to Snorlax. Solide bulk. Similar to Snorlax.
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High DPS and good Effective Health Pokémon: they realise high damage if the opponent is
not optimised.
Metagross Gardevoir Dragonite
Ideal moveset Zen Headbutt (12) Charm (20) Dragon Tail (15)
Meteor Mash (100) Dazzling Gleam (100) Outrage (110)
Weaknesses
Remarks High DPS, Metagross re-
alises lot of damage
Gardevoir is resistant to
moves.
High DPS
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Low Cost Pokemon: they realise low damage, but take time to kill them.
Azumarill Drapion Crobat
Ideal moveset Bubble (12) Infestation (10) Air Slash (14)
Play Rough (90) Aqua Tail (50) Sludge Bomb (80)
Weaknesses
